A Complete Guide for a Day Trip to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is the most unique temple which sits high above Punakha Valley. This temple is neither designed for the community worship nor for the education like other Buddhist Institute and Colleges. It was built & designed by the Queen Mother in the year 1990. The beautiful temple was dedicated to the King & the Bhutanese people’s well being. The golden apex and convoluted wall patterns of this temple will mesmerize you. The four-storied structure of the temple represents the serene architecture and artistic techniques of the country.

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How to reach? By air: The best way to reach Punakha is to take a flight from the nearest Bagdogra Airport to Paro International Airport. From the airport, you will get hired taxi or shared cabs to reach Punakha. By rail: The nearest Railway station is Hasimara Railway Station or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and from there you can hire a taxi or a private car to reach Punakha. By road: You can visit the district of Punakha by traveling through numerous buses which travel from the border of Phuentsholing. Numerous private buses with the seating capacity of 22 run through this area. The distance from Punakha to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple is 44.6km.

What is the specialty of Namgyal Temple?

When you reach the Namgyal Temple, you will walk across an iron suspension bridge. The bridge is the oldest bridge in Bhutan which was built over 500 years ago. The bridge is really amazing due to its unique structure. The beautiful rice paddies are aligned through a narrow track on the hillside. Where the paddies trail ends, the real pathway of temple begins from there. When you have visualized the temple for the first time, you can explore a big prayer wheel. This serene temple is surrounded by the amazing Bodhi tree and well-tended gardens. There’s an open space around the temple where you can sit to pray or meditate. When you are walking in the north door of the temple at the first stair, you can explore the statue of serene Sakyamuni Buddha and the fierce Vajrakilaya. The statue of Vajrakilaya is 15- 20 feet high, filling the whole room and encased in glass. There are 103 complete 3-D sculptures of brilliant colors, each of which represents divinity. There are more than three shrine rooms at the second stair along with the wrathful deity statue, which is known to be ferociously powerful in appearance. The wall of each temple is really unique for its ornate architecture. There are more tranquil Yab-Yum figures of all colors, along with peaceful environments. At the third stair, there is temple’s roof. The view from the roof will make you spellbound. Having survived all the transformational challenges of the vexed deities, you can truly feel the peace in this serene temple. If you are planning a trip for this place, make us your first choice. RS Travels is the best travel agency in Bhutan which provides you with comfortable accommodation along with healthy food within your budget. We have most trustable travel agents in Bhutan who organize your trip in an extraordinarily tailored fashion and will make you trip memorable for the lifetime. If you want to rent a car in Bhutan, then we are just a phone call away. We provide the most reliable car rental in Bhutan at cheaper rates. For the requirement of car hire services in Bhutan, get in touch with us.

Frequent questions to be asked:

Q. What is the best time to visit Namgyal Temple? A. You can visit this temple throughout the year at your convenience. Q. Is trekking allowed around the monastery? A. Yes, it is one of the best places in Bhutan for trekking. During trekking around the temple, it gives you soothing experiences. Q. Is entry fee is required for this temple? A. No, there is no requirement of an entry fee for this temple. Q. What we should wear to visit the Namgyal Temple? A. You should moderately dressed up during visiting the temple to show respect towards the Bhutan local peoples.

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